5.56mm NATO Brass Empty Shell

Empty brass cartridge shell from 5.56mm NATO rifle rounds, commonly reloaded by shooters. Classified under HTS 9306.30.41.60 as other empty cartridge shells for rifle ammunition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9306.30.41.40Same rate: 17.5%

If specifically for .22 caliber rimfire

Rimfire empty shells have dedicated statistical reporting under the cartridges heading.

7204.41.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If heavily deformed or sold as ferrous scrap

Damaged steel-cased shells may reclassify as iron/steel waste, not ammunition parts.

9306.90.00Same rate: 17.5%

If including separate primers or wads

Bundled cartridge components beyond empty shells fall under other ammunition parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate from loaded ammo shipments to prevent duty recalculation or seizure

Include lot numbers and manufacturer markings in documentation for traceability

Verify not classified as waste; clean, reusable shells require ammunition-specific permits